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Obituary: Alexandra Bastedo
The actress Alexandra Bastedo, who died on Sunday 12 January, had been an active Patron of Compassion in World Farming for over 20 years.
Read moreA Compassionate Year
We've had an action-packed year, here at Compassion. With your help, we've led the fight for better farm animal welfare using campaigning methods, investigations, political lobbying and work with food businesses. Here is a quick round-up of 20
Read moreCloned animals confusion
The European Commission's new proposed legislation on the cloning of animals for food production, suggests that cloning of farm animals and the sale of clones should be banned as should the sale of meat and milk from these animals.
Read moreAustralian cattle brutally slaughtered in Gaza
Compassion is calling on Australia to stop its cruel live exports trade as footage of barbaric slaughter is released.
Read moreAppalling slaughter in Beirut abattoir
Compassion investigates appalling slaughter conditions at Karantina abattoir, Beirut.
Read moreFood businesses not addressing farm animal welfare
Benchmark report reveals companies neglecting to manage farm animal welfare issues.
Read more“Intensive farming a threat to biodiversity”
EC survey shows people across Europe are aware of effect intensive farming having on biodiversity
Read moreCalf Forum improves welfare
Beyond Calf Exports Stakeholders Forum was set up in response to plight of male dairy calves
Read moreThe food revolution will be child’s play
When it comes to kick-starting a food revolution, children are one of our greatest hopes; what they learn today will shape the food systems of tomorrow. Here’s a rundown of some of the best and worst edible educations out there.
Read moreGM salmon eggs approved by Canada
Compassion disappointed by the decision of the Canadian government to approve the commercial production of GM salmon eggs.
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